The Fire Ban for Redwood Meadows has been lifted effective immediately.

Please remember that fire pits of any size require a permit from the town site. Permit application forms can be downloaded here.

Effective 6 June 2025 at 16:00, there is a Fire Ban in place for the townsite of Redwood Meadows.

No open fires, the use of firepits, or solid fuel barbecues (charcoal briquettes) are allowed.

Liquid fuel barbecues (propane and natural gas) are allowed.

Please check this page for a list of prohibited activities and exceptions to the fire ban.

By-Law #98-2:

- Violations: Illegal burning fine $100 / per incident

- Violations: Attendance by fire department for illegal burning  Contract Rates / per incident

This fire ban shall remain in effect until such time as The Townsite deems appropriate as authorized by the Redwood Meadows Fire Department.

Call 9-1-1 for emergencies.

Campgrounds across our response area are open and seasonal ATV use is once again permitted.

All-terrain vehicles are an important part of outdoor life for many Canadians – they’re fun to ride, have practical uses and can get you places you otherwise might not access.

Here’s some tips to keep you safe:

• Load/unload correctly onto a truck bed or trailer.
• Don’t drink or do drugs, and drive. Report others who do.
• Always wear a helmet and other protective clothing (gloves, goggles).
• Obey trail rules.
• Yield to foot and cycling traffic. Stop and turn off engines when approaching horses.
• Yield to descending traffic.
• Handle slopes with care.
• Bring the proper license, registration and other required permits with you.
• Be aware of your surroundings, especially wildlife.
• Use caution when driving at night.
• Keep off paved roads.
• Keep limbs close to you.
• Ride the right-sized vehicle.
• Monitor the weather and pack an emergency kit.

Until next month, stay safe!

Falls from windows are more common than people might think. According to a report by SafeKids Worldwide, more than 3,300 children are injured annually from falling out of windows.

Here are some tips to protect children from accidental window falls:

• Keep windows closed and locked when young children are around.
• While opening windows for ventilation, use those located out of a child’s reach.
• Supervise children to keep child’s play away from windows, balconies and patio doors.
• Don’t place furniture near windows that young children can climb on to gain access.
• Don’t allow children to jump on beds or furniture to help reduce potential for falls.
• Don’t rely on insect screens; they are designed to keep bugs out, not to keep children in.
• Install window guards with quick release mechanisms to prevent how far the window will open, but able to be overridden in case of fire or other emergencies.
• Loose or looped cords pose a strangulation risk to children. Use only cordless window coverings or those with inaccessible cords in homes with young children.

Windows are a lifeline in an emergency:

• Create a home fire escape plan that includes 2 exits from every room in your home, through a door and a window.
• Practice your fire escape plan during the day and at night as many home fires occur at night.
• Practice opening and closing windows that may be designated emergency exits.

Stay safe!

Spring is finally here!

As you plan your Spring Cleaning To Do list, here’s some things to keep in mind:

Indoors
Check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Replace the batteries if necessary and replace the entire detectors if close to expiry.
Clean debris from your clothes dryer trap and exhaust trap.
Don’t carry too much at once: Make sure you keep a hand free to hold onto the stair railing and always make sure you can see over the load you’re carrying so you don’t trip.
Follow cleaning product safety labels: Cleaning supplies can create nasty fumes so make sure you get some fresh air by opening windows, turning on the exhaust fan or placing a fan in the room.
Wear a mask when cleaning dusty areas: This may seem like overkill, but if you are at all allergic to dust this tip is important.
Review contents of emergency kits and refresh as necessary.

Outdoors
Be safe on ladders and step stools. Always have someone nearby to hold them steady during use.
Remove dead leaves and other debris around foundations, decks, porches and stairs. Make a note of boards that need to be replaced or repaired on stairs and decks.
Walk your property and note any FireSmart refreshing that needs to be done: tree branches that need to be trimmed that are close to the ground or touching your home need to be removed, winter wood piles that need to be moved away from your home and maintaining a clearing around your home free from trees and shrubs.
Clear your eavestroughs and roof of debris.
Check grills for rust, worn pieces, insects, grease and other debris before usage. Grills should only be used 3 metres (10 feet) away from your home or any building.
Get household hazardous waste materials out of your garage and to your local Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Site. Note: In the Bragg Creek area, this is the Waste Transfer station – not RMES.
Schedule annual maintenance appointments for vehicles and review emergency kit contents.